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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-03-05
Pressed Bricks.

A Catlin, Ill, ex.school teacher is
about to lead to the alter the
girl for severely whipping whom
some years ago he was legally prose
cuted aud fined.
In Oakland Cal. q young lady
whose health had been injured by
over study, took to hunting squirrels
for exercise and is making from so
to SIS week.
In Prussis more than one half of
the country is owned by people whose
yearly income ranges from from 1925
to 412, and SIS per cent of the proper
ty is owned by those who are com
paratively poor.
A man purchased two old pictures
from second-h furniture dealer
in Nashville, Tenn, recently for 81
each. After cleaning them up he
discovered they were famous pictures
by earle Vernet. He sold them for
$4,000 to a collector, who has sent
them to Paris.
A devil fish, with seven arms, each
from nine to thirteen feet in length
was lately washed ashore on the
Oregan coast, having, perhaps died
of old age. Those who examined the
body were of the opinion that he
could have easily handled three men
in shallow water.
Fifteen years ago Jefferson Miller,
of Jacksonville, Ind, while feeding a
threshing machine saw rat run across
the barn floor. In turning to watch
the rat he permitted his left hand to
be pulled into the machine, and it
was torn off. The other day while
again feeding a thrashing machine in
the same barn a rat ran between his
feet. He kicked at it, and slipped,
and his right hand was caught and
torn off.
OF the amount of silver in existence
S4,O00,000,000 is estimated to be in
coin and bullion, 81 100000 in watch
es, and the remainder in plate, jewel
nv and ornaments. Of the amount in
existence, $4,745,000 900 are estimat-
ed to have been obtained from North
America, S736,000,00O from South
America, 63,000,0O0 from Europe,
SAT, 100000 from Africa, and $751;
100000 from Asia, including Austria
liza, New Zealand and Oceanica. The
amount of the precious metals in ex-
Estimated to be S13,674, 100000.
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ATraqedy in West Virginia.

A special despatch to the San
from Charleston, w. Va, gives the
following particulars ola distressing
accident at Kanawha Falls, in which
Mrs G X. Turner of Baltimore, and
Mrs. Tyree, of Kentuckey lost their
lives: "a most distressing accident
happened at Kanawha Falls. twenty
1--WE miles above here, last evening,
resulting in the death by drowning
of Mrs. Turner, wife Of G. +. Turner
Of Baltimore. who travels for Hurst,
Purnell j. Co, and Mrs. III. Tyree,
of Oliver Hill, KY, and the narrow
escape from death OF Miss. May Il.
Rhodes. the night operator there, and
S. s. Strong. The ladies desiring to
take boat ride. got Strong, the
colored barber at the hotel, to row
up to the falls. They went over to
the basin, and when near the sawmill
on the other side of the river, just
below the tails, the boat got into
whirlpool, and filed with water, pre-
cipitating the occupants of the boat
into the water. Their screams and
cries were heard by several men,
who fastened to their assistance,
by whose heroic efforts Miss Rhod-
es, Mrs. Tyree and Strong were res
cued from watery graves, but Mrs.
Turner had gone down before help
arrived. Strong chung to the boat
and supported Miss Rhodes and
Mrs. Tyree until assistance arrived.
Every effort was made to resusciate
the rescued ladies. As soon as pos
sible they were brought back TO the
hotel. when in short time Mrs.
Tyree expired. Miss Rhodes is do
ing well and is out of danger. Mrs.
Tyree came to the Falls only day
or two ago to visit her son, w. III.
Tyree, who is station agent there
The remains, accompanied by Mr..
Tyree, were taken to his home in
Kentucky this morning. The body
of Mrs. Turner has not yet been
found. Her husband arrived this
morning and is almost distracted
with grief They have little girl
three years old. Strong, the man
who was rowing, was almost exhaust
ed when the rescuing party reached
him. He was holding on to the boat
and doing what he could to support
Miss Rhodes.
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Broad Lane.

If the ground hog is out at this
writing he will be apt to hunt his
winter quarters.
1t is an i'll wind that blows no
good; so the snow will be great
protection to the winter wheat which
is in need of mantle.
On last Saturday, Deputy G. r..
Hollis and others entered our vii
lage and took with them Miller
the man who shot White few days
ago on Timber Ridge, in Frederick
county. Miller made no resistance
but cheerfully submitted to his hos
pitable friends.
Mrs. Cyrus Kershner and Miss
Julia Brichner were visiting friends
in Gerardstown and vicinity on last
Sunday, returning home on Tues
day evening, much delighted with
their trip.
Mrs. Mary Grague, formerly of
Baltimore, died at Mr.. G. A. Means,
the 18th, ult., and was buried at
Falling Waters church.
Last Sunday was a very rough
day, but the Sunday School met at
the usual hour, Notwithstanding.
Quarterly Conference will be held
at Harmony church. Communion
services tomorrow at 10 O'Clock, a.
m.
The way TO Heaven is onward and
upward in the narrow path of right
eousness. ARCTURUs.
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Boys Mangled.

EAsToN, Pa, February ga de-
plorable accident occurred this after
noon on the Lehigh Valley railroad
about two miles above this city, by
which six boys, whose ages ranged
from IL to Is years were killed. The
unfortunate youths were Walter
Moon, Walter Heath, Willie Pierce,
John Gregg, Charles Lonstein and
Manning Garisl, all of Easton. They
were walking on the railroad track.
A coal train bearing down upon
them, the boys stepped to the oppo-
site track, when they were str lex
by fast passenger train, and were
horribly mangled and killed. There
were seven in the party. Six of them
were struck by the engine, and
thrown either between the tracks or
against the side Of the coal train.
Harry Pierce was struck by his
brother and knocked from the track
uninjured. All the bodies were plac-
ed in small building near the Eas-
ton depot to await the arrival of the
coroner. The skulls of all the boys
were crushed and mangled. One Of
the boys had one arm and both legs
broken.
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Council PROCEEDINGS. - Council
met in regular session, Mayor and
all councilmen present except Boy
er. Chairman Water Board submit
ted his annual report, also engineer
of the Water Works. Question OF
boxing stairway leading to firemens'
hall in city building, referred to
real estate committee with power to
act. On motion, Water Board was
Instructed to L AXE arrangements for
building proper fence around Water
House. Petition of Mr.. Geo. Brown,
to exempt him of corporation taxes
or else to put south College street
in more psssable con lition, refer
red to Street Committee. Ordered
that contract be made with the
Martinsburg Gas Company for one
year to light and keep in repair the
q lamps they are at present light
lag, at $l9.36 cents each per year.
Street committee instructed to ex-
anime South street between Queen
and Burke and report cost of re-
pairing same. Committee also in
structed to examine washout on
east King street. Street committee
empowered to have gilbert and
crossing put down on College street
between Episcopal Church and
Fisher & Fiske's, like the one re
Gently put in between Snodgrass
and Herrings. On motion the May
or was empowered to have the
streets scraped and properly clean
ed authorized to notify the agent
Of the Little heirs, A. Henshaw and
Mrs, Kerns, to lay their pavcments
on Queen to Liberty streets, inside
of 60 days, if not done at the expira.
ton of that time, that the Mayor be
empowered to have it done at the
cost of the property owners. Street
committee instructed to report on
the practicability of putting in sew
er from Nicklas to Mrs. Cunning
hams corner, Report of street
committee, that $l5 be expended on
EuIalie street and alley leading from
Eulalie stree to Liberty, also recon-
mending that broken stone be spread
on Second street, in the middle of
the street from Shaw's corner to
north Queen street, 10 feet wide and
6 inches deep, adopted. Street
committee instructed to report cost
of grading Hoogie street from Penn
sylvania avenue to High street. Adj
journed.
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Which is WHIcH.-Queer proceed
ings were brought to light during a
recent trial in Lexington, GA. As
told in local papers, the principals in
the case were husband and wife, each
of whom claimed the ownersh p OF
hog valued at So. The husberd sued
out possessory warrant for the
ownership of the hog, and the wife
brought counter suit. Witnesses
to prove the title to the pig were
brought forward in numbers by both
sides. Witnesses for the husband
affirmed that on several occasions,
when parties to whom the wife was
indebted in trivial amounts wished
to attach the hog as her property,
she affirmed that the hog belonged
to her husband. Upon the other
hand, witnesses for the wife eagerly
testified that the husband, when APP
preached by any creditor whose face
seemed long and hungry, fastened
to affirm that the hog was his wife's
undisputed property. The case oc-
cupied an entire day, and was argu-
ed with vengeance by two promi-
nent attorneys. The Justices decid-
ed that the husband had the better
title to the hog, and awarded it to
him, providing he gave bond in the
sum Of Sc guaranteeing the forth
coming of the property in case fur
Their litigations ensued. At last ac-
counts the bond had not been given,
and the hog remained in the custody
of the bailif.
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Brown PICKET MURDER TRIAL
he jury in the Brown Picket murder
ase rendered verdict of mot guilty"
b the Circuit Court for Washington
ounty Thursday morning at half-past
leven O'Clock. The jury went to their
boms Wednesday afternoon at half past
wo, and the first ballot stood seven for
cquittal and five for conviction of
hanslaughter, 1t was expected that a
3erdict would be rend cred in The even
Big, and large crowd remained in the
purt-room until long after midnight,
Mt the jury remained out all night, and
he rumor was this morning that they
kould disagree, but at half-past eleven
he bell was rung announcing that the
Jury was ready to come into court. The
)heriff went to the Jail and brought the
risoner Brown to the conrt-room.--ln.
he meantime AN immense crowd had
'athered in the courtroom, and as
plerk Oswald called the roll of the jury
l,hush came over the vast crowd; but
|fhen Foreman Albertus Spencer in a
uiet tone said Not guilty." the
Iilence Was changed into loud muir
bur and applause. A happy smile
anne over the pale face of Brown and
! is counsel, Mr.. Edward Stake and Col.
Buchanan Schley, and his two brothers,
Who have been his constant attendants
|luring his trial, surrounded him and
offered their congratulations The
|vgymen expressed the desire to meet
ar. Brown, and leaning on the arms of
is counsel. Col. Buchanan Schley and
Hon. Edward Stake, walked to the jury
Ind was introduced to the twelve men
Who held his life in their hands. Brown
|yas followed from the courtroom by
large crowd, who cheered and clapped
heir hands.
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A Prohibition Parable.

l And it came to pass that q
certain lawyer stood up and said to
a Pr ohibitionist II don't need pro
hibition to enable me to lead sober
life"
2. Then said the Prohibitionist:
"Thou shouldest vote the Prohibi-
ton ticket then to save thy neigh
bor.n
3. But the lawyer willing to JUS
tify himself, said "And who is my
neighbour"
4. And the Prohibitionist said ;
"A certain man going from the town
of Moderate Drinking to the city Of
Delirium Tremens, fell among sa.
loon-keepers and other men, who
stripped him of his character, his
health, his self-respect, his money
and his raiment; and when he could
no longer pay them for their strong
drink they kicked him into the street
wounding him and leaving him half
dead.
5. And by chance there came
down a personal liberty Democrat
that way Ito get 1rink) and when
he saw the poor man lying in the
gutter, he passed by on the other
side-into the saloon.
6. Also, Republican came that
way, looked on him, and went
straightway and voted for the Good
enough temperance party that
granted licenses to the said saloon
keeper.
I. But a certain Prohibitionist,
as he journeyed to the polls to vote
the Prohibition ticket, came where
he was, and when he saw him and
picked him up out of the gutter, and
washed him and bound up his
wounds, and poured in the OIL and
balm of encouragement and hope,
and set him on his own beast, Total
Abstinence and took the poor man
to his home and helped his heart
broken wife to get him to bed and
remained through the night and took
care of him.
s. And on the morrow as he was
about to depart he took out two dol
lars and gave to the wife and said !:
"Take good care of thy husband and
whatsoever thou modest more to
-n1aixc him and thy children comfor-
table, viii. see that thou hast
8. Then said the prohibitionist ::
(which one of these three thinkest
thou was his neighbor to hi N who
fell among saloon-keepers and other
men ?" And the lawyer said He
that had mercy on him and voted
and acted as he prayed"
10. Then said the Prohibitionist:
$50 thou and do likewise vote the
Prohibition ticket and defend liquor
sellers no more"
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Plenty Of mud, with foot of
snow on top to hide it.
Public sales are numerous and the
property sells very well.
The fishing season has commenced
and some very fine ones have been
caught in the Opequon.
David II. Kearfott and wife left
this place last week, for their home,
near Springfield, Ohio.
j. Ii. Rutherford had very Sc
we're spell of sickness lately, but be-
ing under the care of DR.. Davis, he
is about again as usual.
Market quotations Butter, SOC;
Eggs, l2c; Chickens, SC per ID: Pc
tatoes, 60c per bush. Corn, LIS
per bill. Little onions, loo per qt.;
Hay, Sc per ton.
Moving time will soon be here and
there will be many changes in this
locality.
VIM. NJ. Boltz, at Fairview, is do
ing lively business in the merchan-
tile line, we wish him success.
At party recently in this vicini-
ty there was only one young man
that could boast of a mustache. The
girls refused to kiss smooth face.
LITTLE SHAVER.
We hope this is no reflection on
our Local Editor.-PUB.
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HedgesviIle.

Among late arrivals in attendance
upon the Masonic Lodge in this place
one Tuesday eve last were Messrs.
M. A. Snodgrass, Showers and Tram
nell.
Mr.. j. T. Miller and David An
derson of the B. & o. r. r., are rus
ticating on the classic banks of Goose
Creek.
Mr.. Marion McAllister, after pass
ing the winter in the village has re-
turned to Ohio.
Rev. w. L. LEVEL and wife are
visiting friends and relatives in the
city of monuments.
Several parties from this vicinity,
availed themselves of cheap rates to
visit Washington on Tues day last.
As the period for moving ap-
proaches preparations are being made
for the various changes which will
occur among the several residents.
Rev. Fried of the U. B. Church
took his departure the present week
for Keedysville, where the conference
of said church will convene.
The new fence around the School
House premises adds much to the
appearance Of things.
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered at the Prot.
estant Episcopal Church on Sunday
morn next. REPORTER.
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STUDYING THE EYE.-Did you ever
make study of eyes2 Not only girls
|yes, but all eyes. Within the little ra-
Illus of a quarter inch are problems to
|ast lifetime. Emerson has well spok-
IN of the eye that threatens like level
ID rifle-how often it is seen. You need
| OF visit camps to find it; the counting
bonn and the office contain it quite as
Eften, and sometimes it is seen even I'M
er crimps. But the threatening eye is
| OF to be COMPOUNDED with the COM
handing eye or the wild beast eye. The
| st mentioned, the most savage and in
uman of all, is seen chiefly under the
rows flushed and pale from debauchery
nd, according to circumstances, it has
restless or fixed glare. Then there is
Ne cruel and treacherous eye. This is
ocular and rather less common. 1t is
cold gray-different from the "intel
ctual gray"-with a dark edge to the
Felid. There is none more thoroughly
pellant. Sometimes a yellowish, cat
ze eye looks at you, saying "I'll de-
i've you at every opportunity" Other
nds are the secretive eye, set so far
ok that you cannot see its expression,
e foxy, the critical, the loving, the
usual, &c. The most common is the
ia committal eye. So frequent is it
at the eye is generally overated as
Inerar index of the character; we real
form our judgment from other fea-
res. There are eyes which seem &C
ally open windows in which the in
bible spirit sits and becomes visibleto
earthly sense Of sight.
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Pa.

THE International Publishing Co.
hve issued a very handsome book, en-
tiled Baltimore-A Half Century of
|rogress.n OF course it is intended for
hsiness purposes and is a compilation
BIT only of the growth and development
industries and enterprises, but a rec
Id of the leading business firms of the
|ty. In it we find a handsome notice
Messrs. Hoke & SwartZ, Pharmacists,
|orner Baltimore and Eutaw Streets.
failing from Martinsburg, these young
len are occupying place at the front
large city. Glad of it-get ahead
nd stay there, boys.
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In General Debility, Emulsion.

Consumption, and wasting in Chill.
dren, SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liv-
er oil with pophosphites is a most
valuable food andmedicine. 1t creates
an appetite for food, strengthens the
NERVOUS system, and builds up the
body. Please read 81 tried Scott's
Emulsion on young man whom physi-
clans at time had given up. Since he
began using the Emulsion, his cough
has ceased, gained flesh and strength,
and from all appearances his wife will
be prolonged many years. l have been
in Hospital Service for the past twenty
years, and never have used any prepare
tion with greater satisfaction. JOHN
SULLIVAN, Hospital Stewgrd, Reform
School, Morganza, Pa.
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"THE Spring term of Waynesburg
|ollege will open on Monday, April 4.
This Institution admits both Sexes to
Is English and Classical courses of
Judy. It's Commercial Art and music
apartments afford excellent instruc-
lon. A summer Normal of five weeks
blows the spring term, giving the very
Jest advantages to those preparing for
bore efficient work as teachers. TUT
ion and boarding at moderate rates.
FOR circulars and catalogues, addres.
PROF. a. b. MILLER,
lWAYNESBURG Pa
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A Bold Horse Thief

CHARLEsrowN, w. Va. About 2
o'clock today a horse belonging to
A. S. Lippitt was ridden off from
Berryville, Va The thief, an old
man, was seen on his way to Hag-
erstown, Md, but has not been
caught. The horse was hitched
while the owner was attending sale
in Beryville, and the thief rode Off
in the presence Of several people.
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Protection Should be Shared by All.

petersburg Inder-Appeaat { Dem).
The Protective policy, properly
understood and applied, is for the
benefit of the nation and for the
common benefit of all our product
i've inhabitants, including all who
have any meritorious connection
with our Protection That it may
not accord with the interests of idle
consumers, nor of speculative capt.
talists, is all the better, but it is of
the greatest consequence that its
profits should be shared fully and
fairly as law can provide by all hon
est industry.
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"Man's works from sun to sun.

Werk is necessary to all but. upon how
many, women especially, does 1t fall with
the burden of the "last straw" and this,
lions are so liable to functional derange-
ment We cannot lessen your toll, ladies,
but we can make it easier for you, by max
ing you stronger and better able to do II.
DR.. Pierce's ssFayorite Prescription" viii
relieve you of nervous and other weakness
es, and all the many ills peculiar to your
sex.
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John Browns Son.

Several days ago Major Henry i.
Young, Of Charleston, S. c., receiv-
ed letter from John Brown, Jr.,
the son Of "John Brown, of Har-
per's Ferry" inclosing a postofiice
order for IS for the relief of the
earthquake suffers.
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The postofice at Easton, Pa, was
entered by burglars Thursday. A
large number of valuable articles, be-
sides stamps and money, were secur-
ed.
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"Why sit doubled up like an old man,
my boy What's rheumatism! Take
the good the gods provide theo, and
send twenty five cents around the corn
er for bottle of Salvation Oil and you
will ride your BICYCLE to morrow.
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The preachers of Cheboygan, Mich.
have decided not to perform the mar
riage ceremony for any person who
has been divorced.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-03-05

S. Cohen, diamond broker of
Chicago, was robbed of $1,000 worth
Of diamonds in sleeping car near
st. Louis.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-03-05

MARCH marched out February ,sand
anne on deck herself smiling pleasant
!.
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Druggist Biggs, of st. Paul, MINI,
IT $4,000 on qninine.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
MAIL FACILITIES NORTH.

The tow MS an / communities living nortf
of here are exercised over d delay in tn il
mail service which amounts to nearly
Since Sunday the mail car for the north
has left in the evening making the arrival
OF mail pouches at Anaconda, Deer Lodg
and other places at night at an hour to-
late for the citizens to get their mail unit
the next morning. The car should be at
tached to the Butte and Helena morning
train which would then accommodate
everyone along the line. By so doing cor
r~pspopdence could be answered the sam
lay that it is received and subscriber
would receive their morning papers tn
"a me day they are issued instead If, a
now, having to wait twenty. fou'
hours for them. 1t can be easit.
seen what an inconvenience fo1
merchants this is at present. By the pres
emit arrangement it Is q decided %inconven
lence to business men and everyone else
and THE MINER is assured that there j.
great kicking along the line. The proposed ar
rangen,ent would in no way interfere with thu
last train service on the Northern Pacific
.r the Montana Unions present schedule
All that is necessary to afford complet,
satisfaction to the residents along thu
r ute between Butte and Helena is t.,
,ttach the mail car to the morning ~insteat
/ the evening train. This is in the dis
.retion OF the postal authorities, and whe'
heir attention is called to the con
s~enience desired there can be no doub'
hey will make the desired change.